Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Strathallan School remembers its war heroes
A Perthshire school hosted a series of commemorative events this term to mark the centenary of the 1918 Armistice. Despite Strathallan School being only a year old when the outbreak of war was announced at the end of the summer of 1914, the school did not escape tragedy. Each year on Remembrance Day, the names…
Read MoreEdinburgh was picture perfect with Phillimore
This collection of 92 Edinburgh postcards drawn by Reginald P Phillimore makes for a very interesting read. Phillimore, one of Britain’s leading postcard artists in his day, captured scenes from 19th century life in Edinburgh by immortalising them through his drawings. Many of Phillimore’s drawings are extremely rare, making this collection immeasurably valuable. The exquisitely…
Read MoreSchool children getting more meat from Scotland
New figures announced to celebrate Roast Dinner Day 2018 show a huge increase in spend on Scottish meat by local authorities holding the Food for Life Served Here award for their school meals. Food for Life Scotland (FFLS)’s information dhoed that Edinburgh City Council’s schools spent almost ÂŁ220,000 on Scotch Beef PGI, Scotch Lamb PGI…
Read MoreChanging the garden as the children mature
Having lived in their family home in Edinburgh since 2003, Derek McGowan and his partner Lesley Marshall felt it was time to give their garden an update. As the children got older it became clear their garden needed a modern overhaul in order to keep up with the families changing lifestyle. ‘Previously the kids used…
Read MoreFree event to advise on building strong farm businesses
Building a resilient farm business by successfully navigating the industry’s complex regulatory, economic and political landscape is the subject of a free event in Stirling this month. The roadshow, organised by full-service law firm Ledingham Chalmers, together with property consultancy Galbraith and chartered accountants Johnston Carmichael, is the second of four sessions taking place across…
Read MoreScots are fully booked for reading with family
A new survey has named Scots as the UK’s most avid readers. Book Week Scotland runs from 19-25 November, a celebration of the world of literature and the perfect time for Scotland to share and enjoy reading their favourites together. New research by popular tuition provider Explore Learning, which has five centres in Edinburgh, Glasgow,…
Read MoreComfort and class at the Macdonald Cardrona
On a chilly but sunny morning, my friend and I headed from Edinburgh down to the borders to Peebles for a much needed ladies weekend. Our exact destination was the Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa and as well as the lovely welcome we received from the young woman on the reception desk, we enjoyed…
Read MoreSt Andrew’s Day to be a celebration of fairness
A collective celebration of arts, culture and social causes is coming to Scotland to mark St Andrew’s Day. The first nationwide Fair Saturday will take place on Saturday, 1 December, extending St Andrew’s Day  with a festival of cultural events that promote fairness and sharing while raising funds for good causes. Originating in Spain in…
Read MoreScottish Borders train line hailed a success
The Scottish Borders Railway is continuing to go from strength to strength, three years after it opened. The convener of Scottish Borders Council, David Parker, who led the local authority’s efforts to reinstate the Borders Railway, has praised the impact the railway is having on the area and the work being undertaken by Abellio ScotRail.…
Read MoreDownsizing can lead to the start of a new life
You’ve made the decision. The kids have flown the family home and you’re ready to sell up and move to a more compact property. It’s an exciting time. There are lots of advantages to downsizing, including lower heating bills, and fewer rooms to clean – which means more time to spend on what you would…
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